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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
REVISING THE K. OF L. CHARTER.


the Revision committee
RosToN, Mass, April IA The committee
on law appointed at the last general assem-
bly, Of the Knights of Labor It Richmond, to
revise ths constitution, has finished its work
Following are the most important reguia-
tons adopted;
The formation nf national trades districts
will be perIn,ttei, but thrss local assemblies
exclusively composed of one t'a ade, but at
tached TO district assembly of mixed nature,
must first obtain the permission Of the dis
trict assembly, then must forward its appli-
cation to the general secretary, who Will lay
the matter before all the local assemblies OF
the craft in the country
Besides the prohibition of rum sellers from
membership, no local assembly will be al
lowed to have any social gathering or pic.
mic where liquor is sold and no membership
will be allowed to dispense liquor iu the name
of an assembly. II such should occur the
charter of the assembly will be revoked and
the members expelled.
Every local assembly must obtain pormis-
sion of the district assembly before it can &c
on a strike. The penalty for violation Of this
rule Is II revocation of charter.
No person will have right to make mo-
ton in any local assembly that the assembly
withdraw aS boty from the order. No chair
man will be allowed TO entertain any such mo-
ton. Any individual desiring TO withdraw
can do So.
The constitution as revised will be sub
mittei 10 the local assemblies for adoption.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

Mr.. d. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky says he was for many years. badly
afflicted with phthisic, also diabetes; the
pains were almost unenduable and
would sometimes almost throw him into
convulsiOns. He tried Electric bitters
and got relief from the first bottle and
after taking six hotties. was entirely
cured, and had gained in flesh eigteen
pounds. Says he positively believes be
would have died. had il not been for the
relief afforded by Electric bitters Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Hartz & Balm
sen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
MALARIA,

''If people could only know
what a splendid medicine
Simmons Liver Regulator is
there would be many a ply
sician without a pati mt and
many an interminable doc
tor bill saved. | consider it
infallible in malarial infec-
ton. / had for many years
been a perfect physical
wreck from a combination
of complaints, all the out
growth of malaria in my
system, and even under the
skillful hand of DIR. J. p.
Jones, of this city, | had de-
SPARED of ever being a well
woman again. Simmons
Silver Regulator was recon-
mended to me. | tried it;
it helped me, and it is the
only thing that ever did me
any good. | persevered in
its use, and | am now in per
feet health. | know the
medicine cured me, and |
always keep it as a reliable
standby in my family"
Respectfully,
Mrs. MARY RAY,
Camden, Ala.
ONLY GENUINE
as our letter z stamp in red on front OF wrappe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
Rheumatism

1t Is an established fact that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases Of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity Of the blood, which
is the cause of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
1t is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
will do for you. Therefore, If you suffer
the pains and aches of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
"I was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. l
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed good deal of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla,
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
/ cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one of the best blood purifiers in the
world" W. Il. WOoD, Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
| have been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1883 found no relief, but grew worse. then
began taking Hoods SarSaparilla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine
ever had" IL. T. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
81 suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. l took Hoods Sar-
Saparilla and am entirely cured" j. V. A.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
We shall he glad to send, free OF charge
10 all who may desire, book containing many
additional statements of cures by
Hoods Sarsaparil!a
Sold by all druggists. ST. six for s5. Made
only by C. |. HOOD & co, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

So she took DR. Pierce's golden medi
cal discovery, and grew healthy and
blooming. Cora's beauty quickly faded;
Susan's eye sight faded from over study;
Flora became nervous and fretful in
striving after fashion, and sickly family
kept Anns's husband poor. But sensible
Sarah grew daily more healthy, charming
and intelligent, and she married rich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

Coldwater, Mich, employs teamster,
Daniel DeChute, for the good work he
can do. but he has lately found time to
make table top containing A S04 pieces.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.


No. 2S Fine bargain in q half-arre lot at the
hesd OF seventeen street, Two story frame house
2sx36, barn, etc, c.,-.,.......,..-..- ...Sl2ol
No. 90 Large two story dwelling with lot in
Brooks addition. large quantity OF small fruit
nice place, .---......S.s9
No 81 Two story frame bonse on sixth ave
and Twenty second street large lot we'll cistern
etc viii sell on monthly payments 81 500
No 81 Fine brick residence on Nineteenth ST.
furnace well, cstern, gas. water works, large lot
splendid property f"r....--.-.--....---.S S5,"o
No. a. Two story frame on Seventh avenue.
Worth double the amt ount asked; price. &C.. $l,a0
NJ OK Storr and half housc an rbird avenpe
hsasy hrns' .''ei ."
No. So House and lot on Fonrtcenth-and- a
half street; we'll, ci-tern and cellar, 81 500
No. " nice residence property on Ehistntn noT,
strte'. larse "t' ne" "iu'''"h !" HOUSE S"s, SIo
'ie"' "a''''e 70 ~''o
No. lOi. Finely located residence on Second
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
SOUTH PARK ADDITION.

Gail and see us and we will show yon the pret
test and best located addition To Rock sIan,i ever
plated IL VIII be city itself within year: in
side Of fonr months from forty to fifly buIlalngs
including stores and church ediiicr will cover
ground IN this addition. A street car line is one
Of the rahaollities Of the near future; 10 range
~ prsc from ss' M, according te location. We
eau offer special Inducements 10 these w,shine 4,
build. 'o
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

A farmer near Kenton, Tenn, put up
a barrel of vinegar about a year ago and
stopped it tight. Last week he opened
the barrel and found swarm of yellow
Jackets inside.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

There were five fair sister, and eacn had an aim
Flo IN would f4in be fashionable ame;
scholarly Susan's selection was hooks;
Coquettish Cora ca ed more for good lt toks;
AIMS. rbitous. aspired after weslth;
Sensible Sarah sought first for good health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

The rabbits are eating out The ranchers
in Steptse Valley. White Pine county,
Nevada. AT night they come in whole
armies and devour the growing crops.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY

=, We wri'e insurance In responsible companies
at low rat =; ii will pay you 10 call on us.
tS- fyou want bargains in city mr. ont.ide
property call on us; no. is the time TO buy Real
Estate n Rock Island, il is safe and sure The
inture promises so much that will be beneficial to
ihe CITY Everything points to incre ased values
in realty. DON'T WAIT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
NEW CHICAGO ADVERTISER NTS.


Should get our PRICE for Builders Hardware,
Iron Work Glass CnI Stone. ii q, Roofing, Lnm-
Der. SASH, Doors, Blinds nd building terial Of
ALL KINDS. We GUARANTEE great saving Adj
dress N"RRis BLAYNEY 4 Co. lii and IFS Dear
horn II. Chicago. au. I'm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

Lower than they have ever been offered; prices
rangefrom s2lD to s$15 terms one third cash
balance in two years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
The Black Hawk Homestead Building
Loan and Saving Association.

build o home, advantages far superior 10 any or
ganiHation in this SEQ tion Call al our Office and
obtain fnl information as to its workings and Won
WIZ DC convinced Of the fairness of the princi-
pies which govern IT,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

Mr.. Chamberlain is to speak in Ulster
in October, and sail for America in No =
vember.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23

There is newspaper in Dakota for every
200 population.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED
10 he 20 To 30 per cheaper al the
HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE

Than Other Dug Iinni~.
Medicines but all Standard and Mis
crlIont"u Read hrcut rates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-23
LOTS.
In Allen & Fleming's Addit'n.
In Dodge's Addition.

Ranging in pr ces from $50 to saoO; terms o
half cash, balance in two ears
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
WheeImen at pInner-

The Portland Wheel Club had its first an
nual dinner at the Preble House last eve
ming, about fifty of the members being pres
ent. The dinner was excellent and served
In the usual fine manner for which the hotel
is noted. The menu cards were of appropri-
ate design.
The post prandial exercises were very en-
joyable. President John c. Stevens was
the toast master and spoke of the proposed
club house, his remarks being received with
great favor. Among the toasts were the fol-
lowing: The Wheel, responded to Mr.. G. Fl.
Lamson; The Portland Wheel Club. Mr.. ]
Fl. Lamson; The Ladies, Mr.. l.. j. Carney !:
Our Country Roads, Mr.. Fred Warren /:
Headers, Mr.. HI. S. Higgins Touring on the
Wheel, Mr.. E. s. Kennard. Remarks were
made by Messrs. John Sparrow, Cahill.
Palmer, Beaumont, Beckett and others. The
whole occasion was most successful. Messrs.
X. +. Sawyer, II. D. Cahill and E. S. Ken
nard were the dinner committee.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE noNNEY.

THURSDAY.-Andrew Lang was sentenced on
search and seizure complaint to pay fine and
costs amounting to Sl34, or to six months in Jail
Committed On nuisance indictment he was
sentenced to ten months in jail to take effect at
the expiration OF MS sentence on the search and
seizure complaint.
In the case of Herbert j. Lombard of Gorham,
indicted for larceny, sentence was suspended
during good behavior. Judge Bonney made the
following remarks to the respondent:
Many citizens of Gorham have appealed to me
In your behalf since September. when your case
came down from the Law Court. After a careful
consideration of their statements as TO your
previous character, and after full acquaintance
with the facts of the case have concluded under
certain conditions to give you one more chance to
make man of yourself. The crime Of which you
stand convicted Is very serious one. The law
permits me to send you to the State Prison, but
wish TO do what is best for you and what is best
for the community. This is the first time you
were ever brought before court of Justice, and
upon your promise made here in open court that
you will do no unlawful act in the future will
suspend sentence, with the distinct understanding
that If have reason to believe that you have violat
ed any law, sentence will be imposed in this case
The case will remain upon the docket against you
and can be called up at any criminal term of the
court. | shall take pains to ascertain your con-
duct in the future"
John Eagan. on an old search and seizure case,
was sent 20 jail for six months.
Henry w. Lash paid $339.20 on an Indictment
under the nuisance act for keeping gambling
house.
Albert Sawyer. on similar indictment, paid
S244.66.
Eugene Fourier Of Brunswick paid $3.50 on a
nuisance indictment.
Court adjourned sine die.
The February term begins next Tuesday. II Is
civil term and jury VIII be in attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
The Seven Cuticura Bows.

These seven beautiful boys owe their beauty of
skin, luxurance Of hair, purity of blood and free
dom from hereditary faint or humers to the cele-
brated CUTIcURA REMEDIES.
Thousands of children are born into the world
every day with some eczematous affection, such as
milk crust, scal head, scurf or dandruff, sure to
develop into an agonizing eczema, the itching,
burning, and designation of which make life
prolonged torture unless properly treated.
warm bath with CUTIcURA SOAP. an exquisite
Skin Beautifer, and single application of CUTI-
cURA, the Great Skin Cure, with little CUTIcURA
REsoLvENT the New Blood Purifier, is often sur
ilcient to arrest the progress OF the disease and
point to a speedy and permanent cure.
Your most valuable CUTIcURA REMEDIES have
done my child so much good that feel like saying
this for the benefit of those who are troubled with
skin disease. My little girl was troubled with
Eczema, and TRIED several doctors and medicines,
but did not do her any good until used the CUTI-
cURA REMEDIES, which speedily cured her, for
which owe you many thanks and many nights Of
rest. ANTON BOSSIMER, Edinburgh, Ind.
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTIcURA, soc. ;SoAP
25c.; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass.
BS-Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases" "a
pages, 90 Illustrations, and leo testimonials.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
sewalI Heater COMPANY.

The Sewall Heater Company's stock has
jumped to par. One thousand shares were
sold at 25 per cent. Of its face value, or SIC
per share, the balance remains in the compa-
ny's treasury and cannot be bought for less
than par. Several small holders have been
approached within the past few days and of
fered $50 and S35 per share 1t is predicted
that $40 share will bring 500 within two
y Tucker, manager Of the
Maine Central railroads. one of the heaviest
holders of the thousand shares sold.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
DEATHS

= In this city, Jan. %. Sarah A., wife OF Richard
H. galley, aged 45 years / months.
Funeral on Monday afternoon al . O'Clock n,
neT late residence, 119 North street. Burial pri.
yate. City papers copy1 -
In this city, Jan. ~, infant child of .Tamas n
and Eunice l.. Johnson. 49,
o In Falmouth, Jan. %, Mrs. Ann Pettengill. aged
Pettengill. 'O DSnJ"in
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. al
her late residence S'oNA' "'
n In Brldgton, Jan. 81. Harold Hilton, son of Geo
In Brunswick, Jan. 49, Mrs Caroline II. New.
man, aged 80 years. ~"
In DURHAM, Jan. %, Mrs. Margaret J. Rogers,
aged 62 years months
In Lawrence, Mass, Jan. %, Mrs. Robert Pike.
aged u years 10 MONTHS formerly of Sacca.
Kappa. Eastern ana Western papers please
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
MEcAnr,c FISH AND GAME CLUB.
Preliminary Meeting of the Pros
pective Association.

For several years parties of gentlemen
from Boston, New York and the Canadas
have enjoyed the good hunting and fishing
of the Megantic region in northern Maine
and Quebec. While participating in the rare
sport thus offered, it was suggested that
society be formed for the protection of the
fish and game. 1t was with this purpose
that a meeting was called at the Parker
House, Boston, Thursday evening. All the
preliminaries were gone through. 1t was
sort of mock meeting, similar one being
necessary at Portland to incorporate under
the laws of Maine. The annual meetings
viii be held in Portland in January.
AT the conclusion of substantial dinner,
Chairman Ubart X. Pettingill called the
meeting to order 1t was decided to limit
the number of shares to 500, with a capital
stock Of $12,5O0. The organization will be
known as the Megantic Fish and Game Club,
and the following will be the officers:
Presdent-Col; Gustavis Lucke, United States
consul SherbrO0ke, Que.
Vice Presdents.Ubart X Pettingin of Boston
and T. o. Woodruff of New York
Directors-Maj. w. A. Moorehouse Francis p
Buck and y. Thomas of Sherbrooke Capt o. W.
6 minmahs Erastus Willard; Dr. Fred A. Cook,
ton, II. w. Mason, John w. Mason Prof. Alfred
NJ Mayer OF New York; Rufus Ii. Pope Of Cook
shlre, que; Hon. Henry Alymer of Richmond,
Que.; Z. Henry Gordon OF Sherbrooke, Que. !;
Alexander III, Ross of Gould, Que.
Secretary-Hubar Bishop, NJ d.. Boston,
Ireasurer-Dr. George c. Ainsworth, Boston.
Clerk-Harry Butler, Portland, Me.
The treasurer has been authorized to issue
300 shares of stock. The first 200 are to be
sold at S25, and the remaining 800 at $50 a
share. The GLIB has leases of some 5000
acres of land in the Spider Lake region, in
Quebec, and Dead river, Maine. This land
the members propose to purchase as soon as
they are thoroughly organized into club.
Messrs. Charles p. Hazeltine, L. A. Knowl-
ton and William II. Hall of Belfast, Me-,
have been elected honorary members. When
the meeting came to close 155 out of the
first 200 shares issued had been disposed of
among members of the club and their friends.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTrsEmENTs TODAY
Advice 10 Mether..-MRs wINsIo

Advice 10 Methers.-MRS. WINSI.OW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. II relieves the little
sufferer at once; itproduces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain and the little cherub
awakes as bright as a button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all PAIN relieves wind, regulates the
bowels and is the best known remedy for diar-
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
ian10 SM&WNwly
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
PERSONAL.

MIR. VIM. M. Macpherson, of the Dominion
steamship line, and Mrs. Macpherson are in
the city.
Gen. W. 5. Tilton is in the best of health.
1t has been reported in the papers that his
health was very poor, and that he was con-
lined to the house. His many friends here
will be glad to know that he is attending to
his business as usual.
The wedding of Mr.. Frank Kittredge, fore
man OF the cutting department of the Hal
lowell Granite Works, and Miss Hattie E.
Mason took place in Hallowell Thursday.
Among the presents was an elegant silver ice
service from Governor and Mrs. Bodwell.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
Wedding Anniversary.

The Wateryille Sentinel says that Thurs
day night many of the friends of Henry A.
Rice, the well known travelling salesman for
Shaw, Hammond g. Carney, gathered at his
pleasant home in China village to remind
him and his estimable wife that it was the
fifteenth anniversary of their marriage. A
most delightful evening was enjoyed in So
cial manner. c. E. Dutton, Esq. acted as
spokesman of the party, and in very APP
propriate speech presented the host and host
ess with number Of valuable presents. Mr..
Rice was equal to the occasion, as usual, and
responded very happily. After refreshments
the company parted, wishing the couple
many happy returns
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
I'm Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency, for the County cumberland
State of Maine. January 49,, ID. 1887.
In case of ALVINZA c. HANSN, lnsolvent
Debtor.
yuyTIISis n rive notice that ON tltwenty-eightl
day az January a. ID 1887 \ Yrrant In Insol-
yency' was issued bv Henry q. Pfiody, Judge Of
the Court of Insolvency, for said }uhty OF Cuiii-
berland, against the estate Of sal
ALVINZA @. HANSON, diorham,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Del, on petition OF
said Debtor, which petition wasee On tne Iwen-
ty-eighth day of January, A. 1907. 70 when
date interest on claims is 10 bfhputed.
That the payment of any deLso OF ~ SAID Deb
tor, and the transfer and defy vi any property
by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Credfs VI sdld DeDtor,
TO prove their debts and chs one or more as
signees of his estate, will tleia at Court OF
Insolvency TO be holden az opate court Room,
in said Portland, on the sew Jay Of February
A. ID. 1887, at 10 O'Clock the forenoon.
Given under my band tuale hrsI ABOVE writ
ten. II. X. SARGENT,
DeDufv sheriff. "a Nessetr of the Court Of In
snlvencv for said Cnuntt Cumberland
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The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
Life Underwriters Association of
Maine.

The adjourned meeting of this ASSOCIATION
was held at Mr.. W. H. Anderson's yesterday
at p M, Mr.. Andersonin the chair. There
was good attendance of agents, including
Ii. n. Fairbanks Of Bangor, j. G. Bracket
OF Leeds, t. 7. Merry of Auburn, F. II.
Phillips of Skowhegan.
A code of bylaws was reported and ac-
cepted. By the bylaws there will be quar-
terly meetings held in Portland, besides the
annual meeting
The following officers were elected:
Presdent-W. d. Little
banks, T. T. Merry.
Treasurer-A III. Ford.
Secretary-C. A. Woodbury..
The executive committee will hold meet
ing at W. d. Little's this morning, to COM
plete the by laws.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
Sarah a. CatIev.

The wife of Mr.. Richard K. Galley died at
her residence in this city yesterday morning
having been dangerously i'll for some time.
Mrs. Gatley's death will cause sorrow to a
large number of friends, and Mr.. Galley and
his son win have the sympathy of the COM
munity in their great bereavement,
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
MesmerIsm.

Professor Caldwell win close his very inter-
esting entertainments in "Mesmerism" at
Congress Hall tonight These entertainments
are said to be among the most amusing that
have visited our city. During his six weeks
stay the professor has made many friends.
He will open in Newburyport Jan. 31st.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-29
Recent Pension Legislation.

To The Editor Of the Press:
The two pension bills which have now
passed both houses of Congress, and only
await the Presidents signature to become a
law, when boiled down amount to this
MEXICAN PENSIONS.
Inc Mexican war pension bill, gives a pen
served sixty days with the army or navy of
tne United States in Mexico, or on the coasts
or frontier thereof, provided they are 90
years OF age. Widows of those who are de-
ceased, are entitled, If 62 years of age, and
have not remarked.
WAR OF THE REBELLION.
Parents who lost a son in the war, who
I ICY no WIDOW or minor child, shall be en-
Titled to pension upon proof that thew are
without other present means of support than
tneir own manual labor, or the contribu-
tlons OF others not legally bound for their
support. Rate of pension, S12 per month.
:, section gives pension to all who served
tnree months or more in the military or nav
al service of the United States in any war in
when the United States has been engaged.
ana who have been h0norably DISCHARGED
and who are now or who may hereafter be
suffering from mental or physical disability.
noe tue result OF their own vicious habits or
cross carelessness, which lncapacitates
them Tor the performance of labor in such a
degree as to render them unable to earn a
support, and who are dependent upon their
daliy labor for support and they shall upon
making due proof of the same be placed up
on the pension rolls.
have the impression that the Secretary of
the Interior will decide that the amount of
pension to claimants shall be according to
the degree of disability, $12 per month being
the extent. At any rate, they will, as in all
cases, use their own half bushel in making
measure.
Respectfully yours,
n X HApAaN